As well as Elvis' high school diploma, which he earned months before showing up at Sun Studio the first time to record on July 18, 1953.

As well as Elvis' high school diploma, which he earned months before showing up at Sun Studio the first time to record on July 18, 1953.

As well as Elvis' high school diploma, which he earned months... Photo-4929439.66550 - NewsTimes

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When Elvis showed up at Sun Studio in Memphis on July 18, 1953, producer Sam Phillips wasn't there, but Marion Keisker recorded the teenager from Tupelo, Miss., and later convinced Phillips to give the boy a shot. less

When Elvis showed up at Sun Studio in Memphis on July 18, 1953, producer Sam Phillips wasn't there, but Marion Keisker recorded the teenager from Tupelo, Miss., and later convinced Phillips to give the boy a ... more

When Elvis showed up at Sun Studio in Memphis on July 18, 1953,... Photo-4929440.66550 - NewsTimes

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Guitars from the collections of Elvis and other artists who recorded at Sun Studio.

Guitars from the collections of Elvis and other artists who recorded at Sun Studio.

Guitars from the collections of Elvis and other artists who... Photo-4929441.66550 - NewsTimes

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The Sun Studio exhibit includes recording equipment, including some used for the famous "Million Dollar Quartet" gathering at the studio of Elvis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis.

The Sun Studio exhibit includes recording equipment, including some used for the famous "Million Dollar Quartet" gathering at the studio of Elvis, Carl Perkins, Johnny Cash and Jerry Lee Lewis.